Privacy and data protection
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E-Zine
05 Nov 2024
Data bill aims to boost police and NHS productivity
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the government’s new data bill promises to improve productivity and efficiency for the NHS and police, but will it ensure privacy as well? We talk to Dell’s global CTO about how the IT giant sees the AI boom playing out. And we examine which industries stand to benefit most from the collaboration opportunities of virtual reality. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Nov 2024
Virtual collaboration within and across industries – promises and challenges
New technologies enable intuitive and realistic visual and auditory landscapes that put users within applications. We look at which industries will likely illustrate the impact of virtual collaboration in commercial environments Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Apr 2018
EC calls on online platforms to develop common code of practice to tackle ‘disinformation’
The European Commission says online platforms such as social media and video sites, have not done enough to tackle unethical use, and calls on them “to decisively step up their efforts to tackle online disinformation” Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2018
NCSC shows support for common standards for secure communication
The UK cyber security authority is supporting an industry drive towards common standards for secure communication by joining an industry organisation that aims to achieve this goal Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
26 Apr 2018
Digital economy research projects to get funding
Research projects aimed at building trust, privacy and security in the use of personal data and digital technologies are to receive funding Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Apr 2018
EC sets out plans for sharing health data across borders
The European Commission wants to introduce EU-wide standards for health records, and allow EU citizens to access and share their patient information securely across member states Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2018
Government urges UK businesses to beef up cyber crime defences
Government is urging UK organisations to defend against cyber crime, as newly released figures show that large numbers of businesses and charities suffered at least one cyber attack in the past year Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Apr 2018
Most firms will not be GDPR-ready by compliance deadline
Survey of IT decision-makers shows one-fifth of companies lack continuous encryption capabilities and only half have the systems required for the right to erasure and the right to rectification Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Apr 2018
Employees still in the dark about data protection
With just a month to go before the GDPR compliance deadline, many employees still don’t know how to protect confidential data, a study shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Apr 2018
One month to GDPR compliance deadline
With one month to go before the deadline for compliance with EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, organisations should ensure they are able to meet minimum requirements to defend against adverse scrutiny Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
24 Apr 2018
London plans to be a smarter city
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we meet the first ever chief digital officer for London, Theo Blackwell, and find out about his plans for making the capital a smarter city. SAP has overhauled its controversial indirect licensing policy – we look at the implications for users. What are the jobs of the future in retail as the sector is transformed by technology? We ask the experts. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2018
Global cyber crime worth $1.5tn a year, study reveals
Cyber criminal operations worldwide are generating revenues that equal the GDP of Russia though a web of profit that involves legitimate businesses, research has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
20 Apr 2018
Data protection is critical for all businesses
Companies that misuse data or fall victim to breaches not only risk financial loss, but also reputational damage. There are many reasons good data practice is essential Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2018
Account takeover up tenfold in past year
The incidence of online account takeover and the proportion of high-risk account access attempts underlines the need for improved authentication, says fraud detection firm Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
20 Apr 2018
Business needs to keep up with Investigatory Powers Act
All indications are that the obligations on communication service providers under the controversial Investigatory Powers Act will change, and affected companies must ensure they are constantly up to date Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2018
Data protection is a business issue, says IAPP
Data privacy is a rapidly maturing profession as organisations around the world increasingly see data protection as a business issue, according to an industry association Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
19 Apr 2018
UK surveillance laws a potential ‘sticking point’ post-Brexit
The UK’s controversial Investigatory Powers Act could be an impediment to achieving an adequacy agreement for free data exchanges with the EU post-Brexit, says privacy lawyer Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
19 Apr 2018
UK Commonwealth cyber security funding welcomed
The security community has welcomed the UK government announcement of funding to help Commonwealth countries strengthen their cyber security capabilities Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
19 Apr 2018
Mastercard calls for global online payments standard
Mastercard and its EMV partners are pushing for online payments standards similar to those for point-of-sale payments Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
18 Apr 2018
Good time to be in data protection, says information commissioner
There has never been a better time to be in data protection, Elizabeth Denham has told an IAPP data protection conference in London, addressing some key questions about the changing data protection regulatory landscape Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
18 Apr 2018
Security budgets up, but talent scarce, says Isaca
Security budgets are increasing, but qualified cyber talent remains difficult to find with positions taking at least three months to fill, an industry association report on the state of cyber security reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
18 Apr 2018
APAC is becoming a hotspot for DDoS attacks
The region’s largest and most-connected economies are most vulnerable to distributed denial-of-service attacks, according to CenturyLink Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
17 Apr 2018
UK identity fraud reaches record level
The level of identity fraud has reached its highest level to date, a UK fraud report shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
17 Apr 2018
Top tech firms take cyber security pledge
Top tech firms have committed to protecting customers worldwide from cyber attacks and prevent the misuse of their technology Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
17 Apr 2018
China’s ZTE a national security risk, UK telcos warned
UK national cyber security authority has warned telecommunications companies against using equipment and services from Chinese network equipment supplier ZTE, citing national security risks Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
17 Apr 2018
Judge in Max Schrems v Facebook action raises red flag on EU-US data transfers
The Irish High Court (Commercial Division) has once again cast a long shadow, with a very short deadline, over the arrangements for the safe and legal transfer of data between the EU and the US Continue Reading
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News
17 Apr 2018
Why AI skills, broadband and machine liability must be addressed
The House of Lords select committee on artificial intelligence has urged the government to adapt policies to bolster AI and protect the public Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
16 Apr 2018
UK and US accuse Russia of targeting network infrastructure
The UK and US have accused the Russian government of targeting network infrastructure, calling on network operators to take the necessary protective measures Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Blog Post
16 Apr 2018
Fintech professional’s tech predictions: 5 – better understanding of privacy settings
Consumers are set to become much more aware of the privacy settings on the websites they use Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Apr 2018
UK businesses urged to ensure they do cyber security basics
The cyber threat to business has never been greater, so the National Cyber Security Centre is urging UK companies to ensure they have implemented all the basic, best-practice cyber security controls and processes Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
13 Apr 2018
EU-US data sharing under threat as Irish court refers Facebook case to Europe
The Irish High Court is seeking answers from the European Court of Justice in a case that could have huge implications for EU-US data sharing and raises questions about US government surveillance of EU citizens. The move could bring a five-year legal battle between Austrian lawyer Max Schrems and Facebook to a close Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Apr 2018
Cyber attackers can breach targets in hours, report reveals
The majority of hackers claim they can breach an organisation within hours, while most security professionals admit they do not know what to look for Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
13 Apr 2018
UK playing central role in Facebook data misuse probe
Data protection is a hot issue and all about increasing confidence in the way data is handled, says UK privacy watchdog Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
12 Apr 2018
Cyber security a shared responsibility, says Amber Rudd
The UK home secretary has emphasised that cyber security is a shared responsibility and committed to promote EU cyber cooperation post-Brexit at the National Cyber Security Centre’s conference in Manchester Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
12 Apr 2018
GCHQ growing cyber capability to match threat
GCHQ continues to grow and develop its cyber capability to match the rapidly expanding and evolving threat landscape, says agency director Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
12 Apr 2018
UK cyber attack reporting set to be more streamlined
Government funding has been allocated to help streamline cyber attack reporting, according to the National Cyber Security Centre Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 Apr 2018
New cyber incident classification to boost UK response
A new cyber attack categorisation system has been unveiled to improve UK response to incidents Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 Apr 2018
Government to set up £13.5m cyber security centre
Located at the 2012 Olympic Park, the London Cyber Innovation Centre could create up to 2,000 jobs in cyber security Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Apr 2018
Diversity key to more effective cyber security, says NCSC
Diversity in defence teams is key to improved cyber security, according to the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 Apr 2018
GCHQ to set up shop in Manchester
UK intelligence, security and cyber agency GCHQ is expanding its network of UK sites to north west England Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 Apr 2018
NSA calls for cyber security community collaboration
A US National Security Agency (NSA) representative has called for cyber security community collaboration at the National Cyber Security Centre’s conference in Manchester Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
10 Apr 2018
Mobile phishing a growing threat, warns report
Phishing on mobile devices is a growing threat to business as attacks move beyond email to text messages and apps Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Podcast
10 Apr 2018
Podcast: Storage compliance for GDPR data subject requests
The General Data Protection Regulation is upon us. Mathieu Gorge, CEO of Vigitrust, talks you through the key areas needed for compliance in storage of data subjects’ data and how to find it quickly on request Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
10 Apr 2018
Cyber criminals earn up to $2m a year, study shows
Academic study reveals just how lucrative cyber crime can be, with top-level cyber criminals out-earning government leaders and university graduates Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
10 Apr 2018
Ransomware top cyber threat, DBIR shows
Ransomware remains the top cyber security threat to organisations, humans continue to be significant weakness and HR departments are a top target, according to the latest Verizon Data breach investigations report Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
09 Apr 2018
Cyber threat to UK business greater than ever, report reveals
The cyber threat to UK business is “bigger than ever” and the best way to defend against it is collaboration between government, law enforcement and business, a report shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
09 Apr 2018
Security of big data fashions a whole new look with GDPR
As data managers scramble to protect their precious lakes of washed and unwashed data from the evils of hacking, malware, ransomware and botnets, there comes a privacy regulation of European Union origin that could change the way many U.S. companies protect their data from inside and outside forces. For some U.S. companies doing business in Europe and preparing for compliance, the EU's General Data Protection Regulation could be a well-intended enforcer of better data governance practices. But for businesses forced to change their old data protection habits, GDPR can be a four-letter word.
The April issue of Business Information opens with our editor's note and historical insights into the fundamental differences in attitude between the U.S. and Europe when it comes to protecting the data privacy of customers. As data breaches mount, however, the U.S. government -- willing or not -- may have to take steps beyond current regulations to ensure companies increase their security of big data.
Along those lines, our cover story examines some GDPR rules that can directly impact U.S. companies doing business overseas and, in the process, their data governance and ethics procedures. With the noted lack of maturity in data governance and security tools, we see in another feature how IT teams are addressing data security issues upfront in do-it-yourself ways when deploying big data systems.
Also in this issue, a GDPR compliance expert advises data managers on the best ways to prepare for a regulation that puts more control of information in the hands of users, the internet of things and edge computing could be compromising the security of big data and surveys show that companies place data protection among the top reasons for escalating their security spending.
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Feature
09 Apr 2018
GDPR requirements put focus on data ethics, governance
The General Data Protection Regulation makes privacy paramount and reinforces the practice of good data governance. Will a new focus on data ethics be an important side effect? Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Apr 2018
U.S. data protection laws fall short in the age of big data
Data breaches and a history of data abuse led the EU to adopt GDPR, but it might take massive scale data security crises for the U.S. to legislate similar data protection laws. Continue Reading
By- Bridget Botelho, Editorial Director, News
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Opinion
09 Apr 2018
Who do you trust to censor social media?
Calls to censor Facebook and its rivals are growing – but society needs to consider carefully the motivations of those making such demands Continue Reading
By- Tim Worstall, Adam Smith Institute
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News
09 Apr 2018
More than one in 10 employees fall for social engineering attacks
Employees download malicious files, click phishing links, correspond with hackers, and even share contact information for their colleagues, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
09 Apr 2018
Facebook data scandal a game changer, says ICO
Facebook’s controversial data sharing with London-based data mining firm Cambridge Analytica is a game changer, according to the UK’s privacy watchdog Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
06 Apr 2018
Business increases use of encryption in the cloud
The use of encryption has seen double-digit growth in the past year due to a number of security-related drivers, a study has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
06 Apr 2018
Why businesses must think like criminals to protect their data
Cyber criminals use three main methods of operation to steal commercial data. Understanding their mindset can help organisations put the right defences in place Continue Reading
By- Andy Barratt, Coalfire
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News
06 Apr 2018
HSBC IT whistleblower faces extradition to Switzerland
Hervé Falciani, who stole data from thousands of private banking customers, is apprehended in Spain following the issuing of an international arrest warrant Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Apr 2018
Facebook among 30 organisations under investigation by the ICO
Facebook is among 30 organisations under investigation by the UK’s privacy watchdog for misusing personal data for political and other purposes Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
05 Apr 2018
Retail sector top cyber attack target
The retail sector was the top cyber attack target in 2017, as cyber attacks evolved to become more organised and structured, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
05 Apr 2018
Business should note Facebook data sharing, say security advisers
Businesses that use Facebook and have employees that use it should take note that data is shared with potential cyber attackers, security advisers warn, as Facebook reveals the Cambridge Analytica data exploitation scandal may affect 87 million users Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
05 Apr 2018
Security Think Tank: Deal with cryptojacking to avoid security vulnerability
How can organisations best defend against cryptojacking? Continue Reading
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News
05 Apr 2018
More than 1.5 billion business and consumer files exposed online
With just over a month to go before the GDPR compliance deadline, more than 1.5 billion data files are exposed online without adequate protections, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
05 Apr 2018
Interview: GDPR will give Dutch privacy watchdog its teeth
The Netherlands’ privacy watchdog has not handed out fines so far because there has been no reason to, says the organisation’s chairman, Aleid Wolfsen Continue Reading
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News
04 Apr 2018
Ransomware puts pressure on incident response
Cyber attackers switched focus to ransomware attacks in 2017 putting pressure on incident response, while human error was responsible for two-thirds of compromised records, a study shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
04 Apr 2018
Average attacker dwell time nearly six months for EMEA, study shows
Firms in Europe, the Middle East and Africa take nearly six months to detect cyber attacks on average, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
04 Apr 2018
IT decision-makers trust Facebook less and are changing policies
As Facebook scrambles to contain the damage from the Cambridge Analytica data exploitation scandal, a survey reveals that a majority of IT decision-makers have lost trust in the social networking firm Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
03 Apr 2018
Data breaches revealed at four US retail chains
The Easter weekend has seen another round of data breaches, further underlining that many companies are still failing to take the necessary steps to protect customer data Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
03 Apr 2018
Future of internet regulation is focus of Lords inquiry
Inquiry will seek evidence on whether or not the law is up to the job of regulating online platforms such as Facebook, and what improvements can be made Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Apr 2018
Lawyers more influential than IT staff in cloud deployments
Traditionally considered risk-adverse, lawyers are twice as more influential than in-house technology staff about cloud, research finds Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
29 Mar 2018
Europol operation nabs another 20 cyber criminals
Police have arrested 20 cyber criminals in connection with a €1m fraud operation across Italy and Romania Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
29 Mar 2018
Business unaware of scale of cyber threat
Many businesses, especially board members, do not understand the scale of the cyber threat, but international efforts to combat cyber crime are being hampered by political barriers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
29 Mar 2018
How the IT sector can help plug the cyber security skills gap
Businesses have a role to play in plugging the cyber security skills gap by engaging with future talent at a young age, providing more role models for under-represented groups, communicating the nature of the threat, and changing their approach to cyber security recruitment Continue Reading
By- Frank Stajano, University of Cambridge
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News
28 Mar 2018
Organisations can use GDPR ambiguity to contest fines in court, experts say
Businesses can use the vagueness of the regulation to argue against fines in court, say experts Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Mar 2018
Majority of European firms unprepared for phishing attacks
Most cyber attacks can be traced back to a phishing email, but more than half of European firms are unprepared to deal with email-based attacks, research has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
28 Mar 2018
Facebook announces more privacy control updates
Social media giant updates privacy settings and tools in response to the unfolding controversy over Cambridge Analytica’s use of Facebook data for political campaigns Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
28 Mar 2018
Microsoft Word document and zero-day attacks on the rise
Macro-less Microsoft Word document attacks and zero-day malware are on the rise, according to data from WatchGuard Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
28 Mar 2018
AWS ups ante on cloud services for Australian government
Cloud supplier AWS says government agencies can now assess the prospect of running protected workloads, following an independent cloud security assessment Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
28 Mar 2018
Majority of firms fear mobile workers have been hacked
More than half of organisations fear that their mobile workers have been hacked and most are concerned that a growing mobile workforce means increased cyber security risk, a survey reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Mar 2018
UK organisations urged to develop cyber security skills
Managed cloud computing firm Rackspace is calling on UK organisations to do more to develop cyber security skills in the light of research into expertise in cloud security Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Mar 2018
Most top UK firms fail to disclose cyber risk testing details
Most of the largest UK companies do not reveal their testing of cyber protection plans and do not share security updates with the board regularly, a Deloitte report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Mar 2018
Facebook could be hit with $2tn fine after FTC inquiry
Facebook could face huge fines as the result of a federal inquiry into the data exploitation scandal, further underlining the importance of personal data protection for all enterprises Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Mar 2018
Case study: Berkshire NHS trust provides mental health support through social network
Berkshire NHS is using its Support Hope and Recovery Online Network to provide 24/7 support and advice to service users struggling with mental health issues Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2018
Police arrest €1bn cyber heist mastermind
Police have arrested a key member of the Carbanak gang believed to be responsible for more than 100 cyber heists worldwide Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
26 Mar 2018
UK government publishes export strategy for UK cyber security
The government has published a guide for UK cyber security firms on how it plans to support their efforts to find and secure opportunities to export their products and services Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
26 Mar 2018
Ransomware publicity heightened awareness but other threats remain, experts say
Due to several high profile attacks over the past year, ransomware is now well known across organisations, but there are other threats to be aware of, say cyber security experts Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Mar 2018
Dutch SMEs’ cyber security is insufficient
Nowhere in the Netherlands is digitisation as big as it is in small and medium-sized enterprises, but the sector still has a lot to do in terms of cyber security Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
26 Mar 2018
Apple CEO calls for better privacy regulations
Apple’s CEO is calling for better data privacy regulations as Elon Musk joins Brian Acton in supporting the #DeleteFacebook campaign Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
23 Mar 2018
Facebook braces for new regulation for Cambridge Analytica deal
Facebook's COO has joined the social network’s CEO in apologising for betraying users’ trust by giving Cambridge Analytica unfettered access to personal data, saying the firm will work with regulators Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
22 Mar 2018
Privacy group calls for UK response to data exploitation
Policy-makers need to respond swiftly to the Cambridge Analytica and Facebook data exploitation scandal, according to privacy rights group Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
22 Mar 2018
Colt pioneers blockchain in telco voice wholesaling
Colt Technology Services and Hong Kong Telecom’s international unit PCCW Global teamed up to trial the use of blockchain in wholesale voice settlements Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Mar 2018
Pressure grows on government to clarify post-Brexit position on UK-EU data flows
TechUK says clear guidance is needed on whether the UK will need a data adequacy agreement in place during the 21-month Brexit transition period Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
21 Mar 2018
MoD to focus on SMEs to raise supply chain cyber security
The Ministry of Defence continues to develop a joint initiative with industry aimed at raising the security posture throughout the UK’s defence supply chain, with increasing focus on SMEs Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
21 Mar 2018
Popular culture key to giving cyber security much-needed boost
The cyber security industry should turn to popular culture to raise awareness of the cyber threat to businesses and consumers and attract new blood to the field, says McMafia author Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
21 Mar 2018
WhatsApp co-founder calls time on Facebook
Brian Acton has called time on Facebook following reports of the firm’s dealings with data mining firm Cambridge Analytica linked to the EU referendum and Donald Trump’s US election campaign Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
19 Mar 2018
Wigan data breaches underline need to share threat intelligence
Ongoing data breaches experienced by local authorities underline the need for greater sharing of threat intelligence, say security experts Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
19 Mar 2018
Network security in the digital transformation era
Network security has always been a core focus for CISOs and IT security managers, but in an era of digital transformation, we examine if network security strategies are keeping up with new and emerging cyber threats Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2018
IT contractors not a risk despite Snowden leaks, GCHQ tells court
The government argues in the Investigatory Powers Tribunal that contractors with systems administration rights to computers holding GCHQ’s most sensitive intelligence pose no more of a security risk than the agency’s employees Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
16 Mar 2018
SD-WAN needs software-defined security
Digital transformation is driving organisations to move to the cloud, which requires a new architecture that embraces cloud technology, but that in turn requires a new way of thinking about network security to ensure data is protected Continue Reading
By- Klaus Gheri, Barracuda
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News
16 Mar 2018
Defence industry urges government to relax controls on crypto exports
Trade body representing defence, aerospace and security companies calls on government to make it easier to export “non-contentious” cryptography to secure organisations against cyber crime Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 Mar 2018
CW ASEAN: Time to boost cyber defences
With a relatively young and tech-savvy population, ASEAN has been at the forefront of technology adoption. Yet, this has exposed its people and businesses to more cyber threats, including the massive data leak in Malaysia in 2017. In this month’s issue of CW ASEAN, we take a closer look at ASEAN’s patchy cyber security landscape, including varying levels of cyber resilience across the region, cyber security strategies adopted by different countries, as well as efforts to improve cyber capabilities and foster greater collaboration in the common fight against cyber threats. Download the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 Mar 2018
CW ANZ: Report data break-ins – it’s the law
Cyber security is an increasingly global endeavour, with threat actors who know no boundaries unleashing attacks from nearly anywhere in the world. In this month’s issue of CW ANZ, we look at how Australia’s mandatory data breach notification law underscores recent efforts to lift its cyber security game, both locally and internationally. Download the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2018
DocuTrac medical software is a breach risk, warns Rapid7
Security researchers have issued a security warning about medical billing and documentation software they say puts patients at risk of data breach Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
14 Mar 2018
WhatsApp to suspend data sharing with Facebook
WhatsApp has agreed to stop sharing personal data with Facebook until data protection concerns are addressed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
14 Mar 2018
Security Think Tank: Awareness is a good starting point to counter fileless malware
What should organisations do at the very least to ensure business computers are protected from fileless malware? Continue Reading
By- Ed Moyle, Drake Software